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16-05-2017
Mathematics

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need help
An equation is shown below:

5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

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fussellk fussellk

16-05-2017

1) distributive property
10x - 40 + 15 = -15
2) combine like terms
10x -25 = -15
3) move the 25 over to the other side
10x = 10
4) Divide by 10
x = 1

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